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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.89, 180.67 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.89, 180.67 and 117.05 is: 161.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.89 : 180.67 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.89/180.67 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.89x = 180.67 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.89x = 21,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,146.68/130.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.56

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